I am a huge fan of possums. I have multiple shirts with possums on them, multiple stuffies and knickknacks, and even a possum tattoo. I love love love these creatures. So of course I was drawn to this picture book!

I got the ebook of this on sale quite some time ago, and this week was just the right time for me to read it. You can breeze through it in a sitting, or savor it one section at a time. There are six: On Perspective; On Appreciating Yourself and Your Resilience; On Relationships; On Growth; On Fear, Anxiety, and Rough Times; On Enjoying Life. Each category contains advice/affirmations paired with possum facts and the sweetest illustrations.

I loved When In Doubt, Play Dead so much that I will be buying a physical copy. I recommend it to anyone who loves these oft-misunderstood animals, regardless of age. It was the perfect pick-me-up.